Oxford City Centre Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

A stone bridge with ornate details and arched windows, leading to a building with a stone facade.
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Stay near popular Oxford City Centre attractions

A historic building with a clock tower and a well-maintained lawn.

University of Oxford

9.4/10 (1,690 reviews)
Enjoy the student vibe when you visit University of Oxford during your travels in Oxford. Experience the area's museums and theatre scene.
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Activities

Oxford: City and University Tour, including college entry

Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry

AU$53
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Oxford: University and City Walking Tour with College entry
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket

AU$52
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Blenheim Palace Admission Ticket
Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford

AU$152
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Trip to Shakespeare’s Stratford, Warwick Castle, Cotswolds & Oxford
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise

AU$31
per adult
Oxford: River Thames Sightseeing Cruise
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College

AU$67
per adult
Harry Potter Walking Tour of Oxford Including New College
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail

AU$59
per adult
Oxford: Evening Sightseeing River Cruise with a Cocktail
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Our pick of the best Oxford City Centre Hotel Deals

Malmaison Oxford

Malmaison Oxford

4 out of 5
3 Oxford Castle Oxford England
The price is AU$371 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
AU$371
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful and friendly, the room clean and spacious, and the cell rooms really are worth staying in."

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Malmaison Oxford
The Store

The Store

5 out of 5
1-5 Broad Street, Oxford, UK Oxford England
The price is AU$439 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
AU$439
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions New Theatre Oxford and Covered Market are located ...
The Store
Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre

4 out of 5
15 Paradise Street Oxford England
The price is AU$302 per night from 23 Aug to 24 Aug
AU$302
23 Aug - 24 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their ...
9/10 Wonderful! (826 reviews)
"Great location for sightseeing and transport. Helpful staff and a good sized room. Would book again"

Reviewed on 25 July 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Oxford City Centre
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton

5 out of 5
Beaumont Street Oxford England
The price is AU$451 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
AU$451
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a full-service spa and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in their ...
The Randolph Hotel Oxford, a Graduate by Hilton
Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel

4 out of 5
73 High Street Oxford England
The price is AU$272 per night from 9 Aug to 10 Aug
AU$272
9 Aug - 10 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8/10 Very good! (1,000 reviews)
"Had a lovely over night stay at the hotel. Great location, staff were excellent. One minor issue is no a/c and very warm room. Otherwise faultless."

Reviewed on 26 July 2026

Mercure Oxford Eastgate Hotel
Old Bank Hotel

Old Bank Hotel

4 out of 5
High Street, 92-94 0 Oxford England
The price is AU$647 per night from 2 Aug to 3 Aug
AU$647
2 Aug - 3 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Oxford. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Radcliffe Camera and Bodleian Library ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (754 reviews)
"Very central, great stay"

Reviewed on 27 July 2026

Old Bank Hotel
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Our guide on where to stay in Oxford City Centre

Find the best Oxford City Centre areas for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about Oxford City Centre
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A historic building with a prominent tower and a well-manicured garden.
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East Oxford

While visiting East Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Iffley Road Track and River Thames.

A large whale sculpture on a building roof.
Photo by Georgia Johnson
Open Photo by Georgia Johnson

Headington

You'll enjoy the bars and live music in Headington. You might want to make time for a stop at Headington Shark or Exciting Game.

A historic building with intricate architecture, a large lawn, and a clear blue sky.
Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa
Open Photo by Christine Gabrielle Lasa

North Oxford

While North Oxford isn't home to many top sights, Oxford University Museum of Natural History and Ashmolean Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

A river winding through a town surrounded by green fields and trees.

South Oxford

While visiting South Oxford, you might make a stop by sights like Thames Path and River Thames.

A historic cityscape with prominent Gothic architecture, including a cathedral with spires and a large dome.

Cowley

While visiting Cowley, you might make a stop by sights like Temple Cowley Pools and Southfield Golf Club.

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